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Tab A Lead Sheet Airborne Targets and Decoys

AQM-37/AQM-39

BQM-167/177

BTT-3 Banshee

Chinese Aerial Targets

Direct Target Series

GQM-163A SSST

Harpy/Harop/Attack Drones

HTD-1 Skua

J/AQM-1 (Expendable Target Drone)

Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD)

Mirach 100

MQM/BQM-74 Chukar

MQM-178 Firejet

Multi-Stage Supersonic Target

Pakistani Target Drones

Pilotless Target Aircraft

QF-4 Phantom/QF-16

Remotely Piloted Vehicle Target

Russian Target Drones

Snipe

U.S. Helicopter Target

UCAV

Tab B Lead Sheet Airborne Surveillance/Reconnaissance Systems

BREVEL

CAMCOPTER

Cargo UAV/K-MAX UAV

Chinese UAVs

Eagle Eye/VTOL UAVs

Fire Scout VTUAV

HALE UAVs

Hermes

Hunter

Hypersonic Drones

Indian UAVs

Integrator/ScanEagle/Blackjack

Iranian UAVs

Israeli VTOL UAVs

J/AQM-6

Japanese Unmanned Helicopters

Korean UAV Programs

Mirach Series/HammerHead

MQ-1C Gray Eagle/Sky Warrior

Pioneer

Predator/Reaper

Ranger ADS 95/ADS 15

Raven/Puma/WASP

RQ-3A Darkstar/RQ-170 Sentinel

RQ-4 Global Hawk/MQ-4C Triton

Russian UAV Programs

Searcher/Heron

Shadow 200 TUAV

Skylark/Orbiter

South African UAVs

SPERWER/Patroller

Swedish UAV Programs

Taiwanese UAVs

Telemos/EuroMALE

Turkish UAVs

Watchkeeper

Tab C Lead Sheet Civilian UAV Programs

Agricultural UAV

DJI UAVs

Film Industry UAV

Inspection UAV

News and Sports Drone

Oil Industry UAV

Parrot UAVs

Police and Border Patrol UAVs

Swimmer Protection UAV

Wildlife Observation UAV

Market Analyses

Analysis 1 The Market for UAV Reconnaissance Systems

Analysis 2 The Market for Aerial Targets

Appendices

Appendix I User Inventory

Appendix II Additional Worldwide Unmanned Airborne Vehicle Programs

Appendix III Consolidated Production Statistics

Appendix IV Recommended Websites

Appendix V Unmanned Vehicles - Airborne Systems Archives

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This service provides long-range forecasts on tanks, light tracked and wheeled vehicles, tactical logistics vehicles, and engineering vehicles. The M1 Abrams, Leopard 2, M88A2, M998 Series HMMWV, MRAP, and AAV7/LVTP7 – these are just a sampling of the vehicles featured in
this product.

This service provides global long-range forecasts for a wide range of missiles, including air-to-air, surface-to-air, strike, anti-armor, surface-to-surface, anti-ship, and anti-radiation
systems, both developmental and in production. Air defense systems such as the AIM-120A AMRAAM, MAA-1 Piranha, JASSM, ASTER 15/ASTER 30, MEADS, and RBS90 make up the single
largest segment of this overall market, fueled in part by the appearance of more advanced combat aircraft and the proliferation of ballistic missiles such as the THAAD.

This analysis examines the aerial target drone market, which is in a state of
flux. The companies that once dominated this market have seen their grip on the
top positions slowly loosen as preparations are made for the introduction of a
new generation of aerial targets. This overview evaluates the top manufacturers
in this segment, identifies new market competitors, and traces the evolution of
new products.

This analysis covers the air-to-air missile market, which consists of three
general segments: short-, medium-, and long-range systems. These categories can
vary in interpretation from country to country and should not be considered
absolutes, since medium-range systems can fulfill long-range requirements
depending on the specified needs of the purchasing country. Even some
short-range missiles are able to perform medium-range aerial engagements.

Anti-ship missiles remain a key weapon in arsenals of navies around the
world. They are still the easiest and least expensive way to increase the
firepower of a naval force, especially smaller craft. This analysis is the
result of an exhaustive macro-level examination of the market, as well as a
competitive review of more than 55 individual missile models versus their direct
and indirect competitors.

This analysis is the result of an exhaustive macro-level examination of the
market as well as a competitive review of more than 50 individual missile models
versus their direct and indirect competitors. The main battle tank will
remain an integral part of modern force structures for the foreseeable future.
Therefore, weapon systems that counter the influence of tanks on the battlefield
will be in high demand.

This analysis is the result of an exhaustive macro-level examination of the
market for light tracked vehicles as well as a competitive review of individual
vehicle models versus their direct and indirect competitors. This Market Segment Analysis is extracted directly from our Military Vehicles
Forecast and is designed to provide insightful analysis of niche segments at
economical prices. Clients receive the analysis via PDF. The analysis includes
10-year detailed production forecasts, in-depth overviews of the principal
market motivators and constraints, and calculations of project

This analysis is the result of an exhaustive macro-level examination of the
market for light wheeled vehicles as well as a competitive overview of
individual vehicle models versus their direct and indirect competitors. This Market Segment Analysis is extracted directly from our Military Vehicles
Forecast and is designed to provide insightful analysis of niche segments at
economical prices. Clients receive the analysis via PDF. The analysis includes
10-year detailed production forecasts, in-depth overviews of the principal
market motivators and constraints, and calculations of proje

This analysis examines the role of the man-portable anti-armor weapon as it
continues to morph from a dedicated anti-tank weapon to a general-purpose fire
support asset for light and medium forces. It also reviews 18 weapons systems,
and covers the full scope of this vibrant market – from the Alcotan-100
man-portable anti-armor weapon to the Wasp.

In an age of smart bombs and tactical missiles, tube artillery remains the
most cost-effective means of rapidly delivering large amounts of munitions on a
target within a 50-kilometer range. This analysis covers 11 types of artillery
systems worldwide.

The expanding use of precision-guided munitions by the United States and its
allies has helped focus attention on stand-off attack missiles. The number
of countries interested in providing their militaries with long-range strike
missiles is growing steadily. This analysis is the result of an exhaustive
macro-level examination of the market as well as a competitive review of 55
individual missile models versus their direct and indirect competitors.

Although surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) have seldom been used in active
combat in recent years, their production is still anticipated to remain active
over the next decade. This analysis is the result of an exhaustive
macro-level examination of the market as well as a competitive review of more
than 90 individual missile models, ranging from man-portable to theater
ballistic defense weapons, versus their direct and indirect competitors.

The market for main battle tanks has evolved dramatically over the last
decade, and continues to attract a number of competitors. Yet, despite the
product glut, the market remains vibrant and lucrative for those players with
successful programs. This analysis is the result of an exhaustive macro-level
examination of the market as well as a competitive review of individual tank
models versus their direct and indirect competitors.

The unmanned air vehicle market features several general segments. These
include man-portable UAVs, tactical UAVs, and medium-altitude, long-endurance
(MALE) and high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) UAVs. This analysis is the
result of an exhaustive macro-level examination of the segments as well as a
competitive review of individual UAV models versus their direct and indirect
competitors.

Although unmanned ground vehicles lag behind their airborne counterparts in terms of units produced and revenues generated, these systems are benefiting from the circumstances that propelled the phenomenal growth of the former. The fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the rising terrorism threat, is fueling growing demand for UGVs of all types.

Unmanned naval surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles perform a variety of missions. These missions can include reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). In addition, some of these systems can simulate hostile threats during naval exercises, as well as acting as decoys. The worldwide requirement for vehicles of both types is growing. As the sophistication of these systems increases, these systems will fulfill more missions and require less human supervision.

Forecast International maintains a worldwide inventory of all types of
fighting vehicles. This product is among the most extensive available outside of
official government sources, and provides an overall picture of a nation’s
fighting vehicle inventories. It provides information not only on systems
currently operational in a country’s inventory, but also on those that have been
retired. Note that for the purposes of our vehicles inventories, we define a
combat vehicle as one with the primary mission of inflicting damage on enemy
military equipment, personnel, and fixed structure

Forecast International maintains a worldwide inventory of all types of
fighting vehicles. This product is among the most extensive available outside of
official government sources, and provides an overall picture of a nation’s
fighting vehicle inventories. It provides information not only on systems
currently operational in a country’s inventory, but also on those that have been
retired. Note that for the purposes of our vehicles inventories, we define a
combat vehicle as one with the primary mission of inflicting damage on enemy
military equipment, personnel, and fixed structure

Forecast International maintains a worldwide inventory of all types of
fighting vehicles. This product is among the most extensive available outside of
official government sources, and provides an overall picture of a nation’s
fighting vehicle inventories. It provides information not only on systems
currently operational in a country’s inventory, but also on those that have been
retired. Note that for the purposes of our vehicles inventories, we define a
combat vehicle as one with the primary mission of inflicting damage on enemy
military equipment, personnel, and fixed str

Forecast International maintains a worldwide inventory of all types of
missiles. This product is among the most extensive available outside of official
government sources, and provides an overall picture of a nation’s missile
inventories. This product also provides information on many rebel groups located
in a given country.

Hanwha Restructures Aerospace and Defense Ops to Improve Its Prospects

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

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When Market Segments Collide

Friday, September 15, 2017

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

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Hanwha Focuses on Aerospace and Defense Operations

Monday, June 26, 2017

by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Over the past few years, Hanwha of South Korea has transformed itself into a major defense firm. Founded during the Korean War as a gunpowder producer, the company has returned … Continue reading →

Switzerland Begins Plotting Future Air Defense Solutions

Monday, June 5, 2017

by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Switzerland’s long-term air-defense plans are beginning to come into view following the unveiling by the Swiss Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) of recommendations by an expert group charged … Continue reading →

Denel Taps New Markets, Seeks New Partners at Home and Abroad

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Despite some recent management troubles, Denel remains stable. The company plays a key role in the self-sufficiency of South Africa’s defense industry, and the government will continue to support the … Continue reading →

Homeland Missile Defenses Remain Too Limited ~ Report

Thursday, May 11, 2017

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Poland Leaning Towards Patriot Buy But Hurdles Remain

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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